Economy Rent A Car in downtown San Diego's Little Italy, BBB A+-rated and in continuous operation since 2000 as a sole proprietorship, runs an independent walk-in lot on India Street in Little Italy that bypasses the consolidated Rental Car Center's concession surcharges. The off-airport structure eliminates the Customer Facility Charge and airport concession recovery fee, and between-rental fleet washes route through fixed-site operations on the Pacific Highway corridor near Body Beautiful Carwash in Harborview. Shuttle service connects the India Street lot to SAN's terminal curb for arrivals who book in advance, with a second pickup point at 1025 W Laurel Street closer to the airport perimeter. The same surcharge-free off-airport model operates at other independent lots along the Kettner Boulevard corridor, including Express - Rent A Cheap Car in Middletown. Long-term rentals extend through multi-month contracts for SDSU and USD students, visiting researchers, and production crews who need a vehicle beyond the standard weekly airport window.